1-12-11: Counting on Bikes
January 12, 2011 at 9:34 am 3 comments
With temperatures in the 30s and snow on the ground, climbing on a bike for your morning commute might sound dreadful. But some hearty souls are doing just that. And–yesterday, today, and tomorrow–25 other hearty souls are out there counting these bicycle commuters, for Baltimore’s first Winter Bike Traffic Count. This will help city planners figure out where more bike facilities are needed.
Bruce Wallace joined one of the bike traffic counters yesterday. Here’s his report.
Baltimore Brew on Guilford Avenue Bike Boulevard plan
Entry filed under: Commuting, Bicycles. Tags: Baltimore Bike Map, Bike Maryland, Velocipede Bike Project, League of American Bicyclsts, Nate Evans.
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Eric | January 13, 2011 at 9:43 am
My commute doesn’t take me past any of the counting stations, but I was out there this morning. Wasn’t too bad. Lined gloves, wool socks and a wind-proof shell take care of most of the cold.
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marylandinmotion | January 14, 2011 at 9:36 am
Well done Eric. What’s your route? Are you noticing more bikes along it?
Bruce